Žingvellir,Gullfoss and Geysir

Tours
cancelled: destination has become victim of trash-tourism

Leaving
Reykjavķk at 8:30 am,we drive eastward alongside the aquaduct containing the hot
water which is being harnessed at the Nesjavellir power plant
and pumped towards the city. After a visit to this spectacular geothermal
area, we drive along the shores of the Žingvallavatn
lake towards the National Park and first to Almannagjį, where effects
of the tectonic plate movements on the earth's crust can clearly be seen, then
walk down towards Žingvellir, the parliament plains, where the country's national
assembly took place for centuries. Proceeding across the Lyngdalsheiši moor,
with it's numerous caves and volcanic craters, we will discover the Laugarvatn holiday resort
and thence, heading northwards, we will reach the world famous Geysir geothermal
area. The "old faithful" himself, after the frequent earthquakes and tremors in
June 2000,erupts sporadically, but nearby Strokkur erupts regularly
every 4-5 minutes. After lunch, (not included),we will drive a few miles
up the road to the splendid Gullfoss
waterfall, which never fails to profoundly impress the visitor. Heading back
through the Biskupstungur region, we can often see big herds of icelandic horses,
and large gatherings of wild geese or swans, especially in the spring-and autumn
times. At the old bishopric Skįlholt, which was the prime religious and spiritual
centre of Iceland for centuries, we will visit the new cathedral, which is renowned
for it's architectural splendour and acoustic excellence. Outside, we can also
witness the ongoing archaeological investigations
at Skįlholt. The perfectly shaped volcanic crater Keriš in the Grķmsnes
county, is commonly considered to be one of Iceland's finest and from there we
will proceed towards the greenhouse village of Hveragerši, where,after a town
visit, we can switch to a more favorable climate by going to see some flowering
tropical plants at the Eden
greenhouse. Another interesting possibility would be to go and relax
in the natural sauna bath at the Hveragerši swimming pool, which is one of the
country's best. Duration of tour: 6 - 7 hours, :Tuesdays and Thursdays
at 8:30 a.m., and by request. Tour Price: Price per person, (for 3 passengers
or more):